H is for Home

One thing I think I always take way too much for granted is the home God has blessed me with.  I'm so thankful for this comfy, warm home my parents have provided - and continue to provide even though I've been in and out over the last 7 years.  I'm thankful for the memories we've made in this house and for the people who make it a home.

I'm also thankful this year for the NEW home God has dropped (rather unexpectedly) in my lap.  I couldn't have asked for a better place myself, and I'm so thankful that God put all the puzzle pieces together to provide me with my own home (ok... it's an apartment, and I'm renting it, and I won't actually move in until January but STILL....)!  I can't wait to see how my definition of "home" changes over the next year, but no matter what, I'll always be thankful for the home in which I grew up, where I know without a doubt I will always be welcomed with open arms and loving hearts.

G is for Gospel

There is nothing for which I am more thankful than the Gospel. Without this Good News, my life would have no purpose or meaning. I'm also thankful for those who share God's free gift without hesitation. On Wednesday evenings, we are studying through the book of Romans in our Bible Study. The teacher (who also happens to be my dad) challenged us to memorize Romans 1:16, which talks about sharing the Gospel.

"I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation...." Romans 1:16

What IS the Gospel/Good News?

"For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16

F is for Fridays, Freebies, & Furnace

I'm thankful for Fridays. The one thing you can always always ALWAYS look forward to is the weekend.  Even if just for the change of pace for a few days, the weekend is always welcome. Fridays and Tuesdays (for some unknown reason) have always been my two favorite days of the week. And now, I'm even MORE thankful for Fridays because I no longer work Saturdays! WOO HOO!!!

I'm also thankful for freebies.  This week alone, I have participated in two separate Jamberry gigs on Facebook, and I've won a free manicure & $15 in credit! For someone who is a little bit addicted to Jamberry, I'm always STOKED about freebies!  And what better day to win a freebie than on day "F" in Alpha-thankfulness!

And finally, I'm thankful for my FATHER who FINALLY turned on the FURNACE, for which I am also thankful!  It's about time we got some heat up in this crib! No more wearing my parka to bed!

E is for Elephant

E was a hard letter to do, but I finally came up with something:

When I graduated from high school, I had a teacher who gave me a stuffed elephant as a gift. It's adorable and fluffy and has sat on my shelf for the past seven years. The card she included  said something along the lines of "Elephants never forget... Just like you. You have all the knowledge you need to succeed... And I have no doubt you WILL be very successful."

I see that stuffed elephant every morning, and I hardly notice it anymore. But as I was sitting here thinking of what I was thankful for that started with "E," I realized that I am thankful for that little confidence boost I get when I take a few seconds to look at that stuffed elephant gifted to me those several years ago.

To the teacher that gave me the elephant, and you know who you are, THANK YOU for that elephant... And know that I'm thankful for the confidence you have always had in me.

D is for DQ

Today is a simple "thankful." My fabulous boss brought us Dairy Queen for an afternoon pick-me-up, and it was quite delightful!